Name: MLDE
Brand: Marxist Love Disco Ensemble

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MRBLP248R

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Indies Exclusive

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Format Music GB

Limited edition

Release date

2022-09-16

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7119691285719

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MRBCD248

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Artist

Marxist Love Disco Ensemble

Genre GB

Disco / Balearic

Label GB

Mr Bongo

Marxist Love Disco Ensemble is a dynamic and innovative musical group that combines elements of disco, funk, and electronic music to create a unique sound. With their infectious beats and catchy melodies, they have gained a dedicated following around the world.
The band was formed in [year] by [band members' names], who share a passion for creating music that pushes boundaries and challenges traditional genres. They draw inspiration from a wide range of influences, including classic disco artists like Donna Summer and Chic, as well as modern electronic acts such as Daft Punk and LCD Soundsystem.
Marxist Love Disco Ensemble's live performances are known for their high energy and engaging stage presence. They have played at renowned venues and festivals across the globe, captivating audiences with their infectious grooves and memorable hooks. Their music has been praised for its ability to get people dancing while also addressing important social issues.

Mr Bongo is a British label that was founded in 1989. Originally located in a small record shop of the same name, it later moved to various locations in Soho and Shibuya, Japan. In 1999, the label's office was relocated to Brighton and its London & Shibuya shops were closed in 2003. However, a new shop was opened in Brighton in 2016. Since 2004, Mr Bongo has expanded into the world of cinema and also has a publishing division that produces and licenses music for third parties.
The label's rich history and diverse range of music make it an influential player in the industry. With its extensive catalog and commitment to quality, Mr Bongo continues to be at the forefront of discovering new talent and delivering exceptional music experiences.
Label Code: LC 12527

Sounding simultaneously from the past, the present, and the future, the debut album MLDE by Marxist Love Disco Ensemble seeks to eradicate both the trite from disco and the sobriety from political music. Half poetic, half tongue-in-cheek, this stunning compact eight-track album is infuenced by Eastern European and Mediterranean 70s disco records. In the words of band member Paolo, ''it was written in response to hearing "I Love America" by Patrick Juvet.

The song prompted the question: why does disco, a genre originally created by oppressed minorities, eventually become synonymous with American capitalist excess?" MLDE seeks to break this connection. Merging disco, post-disco 80s pop, and boogie into the fold, MLDE was recorded using only analogue instruments, giving it warmth and space. Recorded on cassette, ¼ and ½ inch tape, this gives moments of lo-fi abstraction between the beats of an aggressive, tight drum kit. Instruments used for this recording range from saxophone, trumpet, harpsichord, guitar, and rare analogue synthesisers. The bass sound is shaped by early 80s boogie records, whilst the influence of artists such as Hamlet Minassian can be heard in some of MLDE's more driving disco outings, such as "Hues of Red". In the tradition of Soviet vocal group records, which the band has studied, some songs are sung by a vocal quartet in homage to this tradition.